This text discusses the connection and correlation between Islam and the modern world. It proposes that the necessity of religion arises from the psychological, intellectual, individual, and social necessities of society and that only by implementing the Islamic way in our lives can many societal issues be understood and solved
- Religion And Modern World, The Age Of Need
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1. Western Religious Scholars’ Approach
- 2.The Approach Of Muslim Religious Scholars
- 3.Claiming The Adequacy Of Science And The Intellect
- 4. Preventing Contingent Losses Is Another Argument Supporting The Necessity Of Religion
- 5. Dr. Soroush’s Claim: Modern Man Does Not Need Religion
- Exposition Of The Theory
- Description Or Judgment
- Arguments Substantiating Needlessness Of Religion.
- Evaluation
- Presenting A Specific Standard For Needlessness
- Summary Of The Argument
- Evaluation Of The First Premise
- Evaluation Of The Second Premise
- Citation Of The Qur’anic Verses And Traditions
- Axiomatic Teachings
- Specific Emphasis On Western Countries’ Needlessness Of Religion
- 6. The West And The Damaging Consequences Of Extreme Scientism And Rationalism
- Appendix
- 1. The Ever-Increasing Religious Tendencies In The West
- 2. Scholars’ Religious Tendencies At The Beginning Of The 20th Century
- 3. The Deadlock Of Excessive Scientism
- 4. Beginning Of The Collapse Of Sheer Materialism And The Increasing Efforts To Appreciate The Reality Of Religion
- 5. Confessions Of The 20th Century Standard-Bearer Of Atheism To The Existence Of God
- Dissemination Of Islam In The West
- Acknowledging The Flourishing Of Political Islam
- The Holy Qur’an, The Number One Bestseller In The West
- Recitation Of The Qur’an At The Sessions Of The European Union
- Huntington’s Theory
- Confessions Of An Archbishop
- Obligatory Apologies For Expressing Offensive Remarks Against Islam
- Recognition By Academics And The Social Elite
- Specific Countries
- Renaissance In Muslim Countries
- Reasons For Converting To Islam As Stated By New Converts
- The Impact Of Imam Khomeini’s Character
- Spread Of Moral Evils, Homosexuality, And Domestic Problems
- The 9/11 Catastrophe
- Islam’s Deliberation, Moderation And Logicality
- Islam’s Pacifism And Promotion Of Justice
- Creating Physical And Psychological Comfort In Individuals, And Esprit And Vitality In Society
- Religion For Life And Solution To All The Problems
- Summary
- Bibliography
